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Coaching Changes Afoot at Washington as Brent Pease is Fired, Jeff Choate is Hired Away

Washington's football staff got its first significant shake-up Friday since Chris Petersen's hiring in December 2013, as Petersen announced the firing of his wide receivers coach Brent Pease.

— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) December 5, 2015

Chris Petersen says in a statement that he has "tremendous" respect for Pease, but felt "a fresh start with this position group is needed."

— Christian Caple (@ChristianCaple) December 5, 2015

Pease will not coach in UW's bowl game. His contract is set to expire on Jan. 31, like the rest of UW's assistants.